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Interventional treatment for azygos vein steal syndrome after bidirectional Glenn procedure in cyanotic congenital heart disease: a retrospective study.

Zhengwei Li, Luxi Guan, Dong Luo, Meijun Liu, Haibo Hu, Xiangbin Pan

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Zhengwei LiCenter of Structural Heart Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Luxi GuanCenter of Structural Heart Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Dong LuoCenter of Structural Heart Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Meijun LiuCenter of Structural Heart Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Haibo HuCenter of Structural Heart Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Xiangbin PanCenter of Structural Heart Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.

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Abstract

Objectives: Patients with cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) may continue to experience hypoxia and worsening cyanosis after undergoing a bidirectional Glenn procedure (BGP). Azygos or hemiazygos vein steal syndrome is a common cause of these complications. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of transcatheter closure for azygos or hemiazygos vein steal syndrome following BGP in patients with CCHD. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data from 13 patients with CCHD who underwent transcatheter closure for azygos or hemiazygos vein steal syndrome after BGP at Fuwai Hospital between December 2007 and September 2019. Results: All azygos or hemiazygos veins were successfully closed. Femoral artery oxygen saturation (S Conclusions: Transcatheter closure of azygos or hemiazygos vein steal syndrome in CCHD patients after BGP is a safe and effective intervention. It offers high technical success and favorable short- to mid-term outcomes, while avoiding the physical and psychological trauma associated with repeat thoracotomy.

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Azygos VeinCardiac CatheterizationCyanosisFontan ProcedureHeart Defects, CongenitalPostoperative ComplicationsAdultChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMaleRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAzygos or Hemiazygos veinsBidirectional Glenn procedureTranscatheter closureVenous collateral

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